Viacom's BET Networks Presents 'SOS Saving OurSelves - Help for Haiti' Benefit Concert
Queen Latifah, Sean "Diddy" Combs and Pharrell Bring Together Star-Studded Telecast to Continue Focus on Haiti and Support Relief Efforts
Tickets available for purchase at www.ticketmaster.com
IMPROVE YOUR CREDIT SCORE QUICKLYBET News Anchor Jeff Johnson Reports From
After a series of aggressive attempts, BET News anchor Jeff Johnson made his way to the earthquake stricken city of
During the two day trip Johnson met exclusively with music artist, producer and Haitian ambassador, Wyclef Jean and members of his Yele organization to tour the devastation that is estimated to have left over 150,000 dead, 194,000 injured and a million people displaced.
BET News' exclusive reports from Haiti can be seen during scheduled news briefs beginning on January 27, 2010 and during BET Networks' "SOS Saving OurSelves = Help for Haiti," telethon hosted by Queen Latifah and Sean Combs that will be aired on BET and Centric, as well as MTV Networks' MTV and VH1 on Friday, February 5, 2010 at 8:00 p.m. ET/5:00 p.m. PT. Extended packages of this exclusive coverage will also be available on the network's website BET.com.
And The Winner Is ... Comedian, Actress, and BET Late Night Host Mo'Nique Takes Home a Golden Globe Award
"Everyone at BET is extremely proud of Mo'Nique and could not be happier for her and her family during this exciting time," said BET Chairman and CEO Debra Lee.
BET Networks' # 1 late night show, THE MO'NIQUE SHOW keeps the late night party going. From A-list celebrity guests to sizzling performances by the hottest musical artists in the game, Mo'Nique delivers viewers a fun-filled hour of entertainment weeknights at 11:00 p.m.* Here's a look at what's ahead on BET's new late night party, THE MO'NIQUE SHOW.
THE MICHAEL VICK PROJECT - which is produced by DuBose Entertainment, MV7 Productions and Category 5 Entertainment - will follow the iconic and polarizing professional football player as he journeys on the road to redemption in both his personal and professional life.
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With THE FAMILY CREWS, which debuts on Sunday, February 21 at 9:00 PM*, viewers will get an unprecedented glimpse at the life and family of America's favorite TV father and funnyman Terry Crews of Everybody Hates Chris. On Sunday, February 7 at 12:00 PM*, BET will also premiere the compelling documentary TEN9EIGHT. Directed by award-winning filmmaker Mary Mazzio, the documentary tells the inspirational stories of several inner city teens from Harlem to Compton and all points in between, as they compete in an annual business plan competition run by the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE).
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CENTRIC will also introduce its new original series MODEL CITY which will give viewers an exclusive look at the highly competitive roller coaster world of the male model of color. Premiering on Thursday, February 18 at 8:00 PM*, MODEL CITY will venture into a small facet of the elite male model trade in which only 2 percent of African American and Latin male models inhabit. From go-sees and castings to the catwalk and high profile campaigns, the men of MODEL CITY struggle with the highs and lows inherent in a world where looks are really everything.
ON BET:
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1
7:00 PM* on BET
BRINGING DOWN THE HOUSE - BRINGING DOWN THE HOUSE is a hilarious comedy starring Queen Latifah and Steve Martin when a lonely guy meets a woman on the Internet who happens to be in prison, she breaks out to be with him, and proceeds to wreak havoc on his middle-class life.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1
9:00 PM* on BET
THE BET HONORS - THE BET HONORS celebrates the best and brightest in African American culture: entrepreneurs, corporate citizens, public servants and entertainers are lauded with moving musical tributes. Hosted by Gabrielle Union, this year's honorees include Whitney Houston, Sean "Diddy" Combs, Queen Latifah, Dr. Keith Black and Ruth Simmons.
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2
10:00 PM* on BET
THE MICHAEL VICK PROJECT - THE MICHAEL VICK PROJECT will follow the iconic and polarizing professional football player as he journeys on the road to redemption -- in both his personal and professional life.
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6
6:30 PM* on BET
THE GREAT DEBATERS - The blockbuster hit starring Denzel Washington and Forest Whitaker is a drama based on the true story of Melvin B. Tolson, a professor at Wiley College Texas. In 1935, he inspired students to form the school's first debate team, which went on to challenge Harvard in the national championship.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 7
12:00 PM* on BET
TEN9EIGHT - Directed by award-winning filmmaker Mary Mazzio, this documentary tells the inspirational stories of several inner city teens from Harlem to Compton and all points in between, as they compete in an annual business plan competition run by the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE).
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 14
6:00 PM* on BET
THE LORETTA CLAIBORNE STORY - Starring Kimberly Elise, THE LORETTA CLAIBORNE STORY is the fact-based saga of a mentally and physically handicapped young woman who fulfilled her dream to excel at track and field.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 15
10:00 AM-11:00 PM* on BET
THE GAME Marathon - Viewers are treated to an all-day rundown of this hit comedy starring veteran actors Tia Mowry and Wendy Raquel Robinson.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21
9:00 PM* on BET
THE FAMILY CREWS - Viewers will get an unprecedented glimpse at the life and family of America's favorite TV father and funnyman Terry Crews of Everybody Hates Chris.
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28
3:00 PM* on BET
A MOTHER'S COURAGE: THE MARY THOMAS STORY - A MOTHER'S COURAGE: THE MARY THOMAS STORY is the story of Mary Thomas, the mother of basketball star Isiah Thomas, and how she fought to keep her family together and her sons out of trouble despite the surroundings of poverty, drugs, crime and violence of their ghetto neighborhood. Starring Alfre Woodard.
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Season Two Delves Deeper Into the Lives of Two Best Friends Coming into Their Own and Creating Success Their Way
Fan favorite, TINY & TOYA returns for a second season packed with drama, laughter and self-discovery on Tuesday, April 13 at 10:00 p.m.* This season Tameka "Tiny" Cottle and best friend Antonia "Toya" Carter continue to uplift their lives while balancing motherhood, family, fame and creating business empires on their own.
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A journey familiar to many women, viewers will watch Tiny as she raises her children, expands her businesses and takes the next steps in helping her family deal with her father's Alzheimer's disease. For Toya, family remains at the center of her life as she continues to build a solid foundation for her spunky eleven year-old daughter, Reginae, confront her mother Anita with "tough love" while she continues to fight her war with drugs, all while entertaining a love life of her own.
Last season TINY & TOYA garnered 3 million viewers, taking the number one spot for Original Series "premiere" in BET history. The new series also gave viewers a peek behind all the glitz and glamour and highlighted their personal strength and commitment to staying true to oneself.
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TINY & TOYA is executive produced by James DuBose of DuBose Entertainment and BET Networks and co-executive produced by Tameka "Tiny" Cottle for 1 Lucky Girl Entertainment and Antonia "Toya" Carter for Visual Beauty Inc.
BET Cruises Into High Gear With an All-New Reality Series, 'THE FAMILY CREWS', Premiering on Sunday, February 21 at 9:00 p.m. *
TV's Favorite Family Man Terry Crews Proves Life is Never Dull When He Turns Cameras On His Own Family in This New Original Series
Everyone may hate Chris, but everyone loves America's favorite TV father and funny man, Terry Crews. And now viewers have a chance to know and love his own family of seven on the new original series THE FAMILY CREWS, premiering Sunday, February 21 at 9:00 p.m.*
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A former professional football player turned successful Hollywood actor, Terry is anything but your typical superstar courtesy of his eclectic and ever-changing brood ranging in ages from 22 to 3 years old and his wife of 20 years, Rebecca -- who keeps him grounded on a daily basis. On the outside, the Crews' are the picture of class and calm. But behind closed doors, there are antics, laughter and sometimes mayhem that seem to drive Daddy Crews crazy until he accepts that fact that he's living on "Crews Control." Viewers will watch the Crews family grow, love, laugh and pray their way through a new chapter in their journey as Terry begins the process of transitioning from Everybody Hate Chris to a bon-a-fide action star and Rebecca, who put her dreams on hold to support Terry and raise their family, begins to more aggressively pursue those dreams. From Terry and his wife Rebecca to their five children and family dog Coffee, there is never a dull moment under the Crews' roof.
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Fantasia and Diane Barrino Barber, Anthony Hamilton and Tarsha, Sherri Shepherd, Elise Neal, Yolanda Adams, BeBe and CeCe Winans, Kelly Price and More Grace the Stage with Amazing Performances and Spoken Word
BET Networks makes a joyful noise on Sunday, January 10 at 8:00 p.m.* with the premiere of CELEBRATION OF GOSPEL. Taped at the Orpheum Theater in Los Angeles and hosted once again by host and author Steve Harvey, the night included uplifting performances, powerful duets and soulful choirs. Aptly themed "Ten Years, Faithfully Yours," in honor of the show's 10(th) anniversary, CELEBRATION OF GOSPEL featured breathtaking performances and spoken word segments by both mainstream and gospel greats including Fantasia and her mother Diane Barrino Barber performing "He's Done Enough"; Anthony Hamilton and his wife Tarsha Hamilton singing "Better", and The Rance Allen Group performing a soulful rendition of "Something About the Name Jesus."
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Additionally, BET SUNDAY BEST winner Y'Anna Crawley teamed up with Dr. Bobby Jones and the Nashville Super Choir for "The Lord Will Make a Way Somehow"; Kelly Price and Ledisi performed "How Great Thou Art"; Yolanda Adams, GRAMMY™ award winners BeBe and CeCe Winans, Fred Hammond, Donnie McClurkin, Pastor Shirley Caesar, Marvin Sapp, James Fortune & FIYA, Tye Tribbett & Greater Anointing, and The City of Refuge P.S.A.L.M.S. Choir all set the stage on fire with soul-stirring performances; and actresses Sherri Shepherd and Elise Neal lent their hearts with inspirational spoken words.
CELEBRATION OF GOSPEL is produced by Stephen Hill, President of Music Programming & Specials, BET; Lynne Harris Taylor, Vice President of Specials, BET; and Geovanni Brewer, executive producer
BET Celebrates Banner Ratings in 2009
The Network Delivers Its Highest Viewership Ever in the 29-Year History of the Channel
BET Finished the Fourth Quarter as a Top Cable Network Among Adults 18-49
BET closes 2009 with a bang! The Network had its best year ever in its 29-year history with an average of 512,000 total viewers. For all of 2009, the Network has enjoyed double-digit gains in all four quarters and in all key demographics. This year of historic ratings growth follows an aggressive strategy that included new original programming, big signature specials, key acquisitions and blockbuster movies.
BET is among the cable networks posting the biggest year-over-year gains, up double-digits over last year among total viewers (+17%) and key demographics: adults 18-49 (+19%), and adults 18-34 (+17%). Additionally, BET continues to reign as the #1 cable network among blacks year after year, and the audience continues to grow. Moreover, the fourth quarter of 2009 is the number one fourth quarter performance in BET history.
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In 2009 BET scored the number one award show on cable and the number one program among blacks in cable television history with the BET AWARDS '09 which drew 10.7 million total viewers; its number one hip-hop telecast in network history and television's number one hip-hop themed telecast with the 2009 HIP HOP AWARDS; cable's number one late night series among blacks with THE MO'NIQUE SHOW.
Additional highlights from the year include:
Original Programming:
* The finale of TINY & TOYA, attracted more than 1.9 million total viewers. TINY & TOYA finished the season with an average of 1.8 million viewers making it the #1 original series in BET history.
* The premiere and encore of MONICA: STILL STANDING garnered 3.2 million total viewers making it the #2 series debut in BET history behind the debut of TINY & TOYA. MONICA: STILL STANDING was the #1 cable reality series telecast on Tuesday, October 27 (Total Viewers).
* 1.5 million viewers tuned in for the series opener of BET's late night talk show THE MO'NIQUE SHOW, which premiered on Monday, October 5. Through its debut night THE MO'NIQUE SHOW series premiere was the #1 entertainment talk show in cable television history. THE MO'NIQUE SHOW ranked as BET Network's highest-rated show for the season. The inaugural episode also outperformed the competition, coming in as the number one entertainment talk show on cable overall and the number one talk show among adults 18-49 (850,000). Since the premiere, THE MO'NIQUE SHOW has averaged 753,000 viewers.
* The SUNDAY BEST season two premiere telecast is BET's most watched SUNDAY BEST telecast ever. SUNDAY BEST season two is the number one gospel series on television. With 1.7 million viewers, the SUNDAY BEST season two premiere was up 68% versus SUNDAY BEST season one premiere (.80), making this the highest percentage gain for a series premiere in BET history.
Signature Specials:
* The live premiere of the BET AWARDS '09 on Sunday, June 28, drew 10.7 million total viewers - the #1 award show on cable for 2009 and reigns as the #1 program among blacks in cable television history. The BET AWARDS '09 capped a record-breaking second quarter for BET.
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* The Monday, February 9 premiere of THE BET HONORS garnered 2.5 million viewers. Additionally, THE BET HONORS and BET AWARDS '09 had the biggest year over year growth versus all other television award shows this year.
* The 2009 BET HIP-HOP AWARDS garnered 3.8 million total viewers, making it the #1 hip-hop telecast in BET History and television's #1 hip-hop themed telecast for the 4th consecutive year.
* The BET premiere of the CENTRIC PRESENTS: 2009 SOUL TRAIN AWARDS on Sunday, November 29, drew 4.0 Million Total Viewers - making it the #1 telecast for the fourth quarter in BET history.
Key Acquisitions:
* Season three of THE GAME averaged 1.1 million viewers and was the #1 acquired series in network history. BET's airing of THE GAME 3 on Wednesday, October 21 outperformed every premiere episode of THE GAME 3 on the CW.
The BET premiere of the CENTRIC PRESENTS: 2009 SOUL TRAIN AWARDS on Sunday, November 29, drew 4.0 Million Total Viewers -- making it the #1 telecast for the fourth quarter in BET History (NMR, Live 11/29).
Compared to the last airing of the Soul Train Awards in 2007, the CENTRIC PRESENTS: 2009 SOUL TRAIN AWARDS on BET posted triple digit gains in viewership (+144%) as well as among adults 18-49 (+192%) and ranked as the # 1 Soul Train Awards telecast ever among Adults 18-49 (2.2 MM Adults 18-49). Additionally, the show's ratings exhibited continuous growth every half hour. Moreover, BET and CENTRIC Soul Train Awards-related terms dominated the top 10 trending topics on Twitter on Sunday, November 29.
Hosted by Taraji P. Henson and Terrence Howard, the CENTRIC special aired on Sunday, November 29 from 9:00-11:00 p.m.*, and honored the outstanding careers of legendary artists Chaka Khan and Charlie Wilson, acknowledged the phenomenal star power of the late Michael Jackson with the special Entertainer of the Year Award, and showcased today's hottest R&B artists with performances by such artists as Erykah Badu, Robin Thicke, Toni Braxton, Keri Hilson, Fantasia, Boyz II Men and Chrisette Michelle, to name a few.
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About the CENTRIC PRESENTS: 2009 SOUL TRAIN AWARDS
CENTRIC PRESENTS: 2009 SOUL TRAIN AWARDS marks the return of the classic music awards show, highlighting R&B music's finest, and bridging the gap between the soulful sounds of yesterday, today and tomorrow. With fun-filled skits, dance sequences and hilarious throwbacks to memorable Soul Train moments like the infamous Soul Train scramble board and Soul Train line, it is guaranteed to quickly become a CENTRIC and BET favorite!
SOUL TRAIN AWARDS 2009
Thursday, January 7, 2010
BET HIP HOP AWARDS (NEWS UPDATES)
After 12-consecutive hours of music, it's official, NOTARIZED, BET's annual video countdown special of the year announces the TOP 100 videos of 2009. Check out the elite list of music videos. IMPROVE YOUR CREDIT SCORE QUICKLY
NOTARIZED 2009:
1 Blame It Jamie Foxx f/ T- Pain
2 Turnin Me On Keri Hilson f/ Lil Wayne
3 Birthday Sex Jeremih
4 Knock You Down Keri Hilson f/ Kanye West and Ne-Yo
5 Turn My Swagg On Soulja Boy Tellem
6 Empire State Of Mind Jay-Z & Alicia Keys
7 Break Up Mario f/ Sean "The Pen" Garrett and
Gucci Mane
8 Successful Drake And Trey Songz
9 Pretty Wings Maxwell
10 Day "N" Nite Kid Cudi
11 Run This Town Jay-Z, Rihanna, Kanye West
12 Every Girl Young Money (Lil Wayne, Drake, Jae Mills,
Gudda Gudda, Mack Mane)
13 Diva Beyonce' (Sasha Fierce)
14 Rockin' That Thang The Dream
15 Trust Keyshia Cole f/ Monica
16 Kiss Me Through The Phone Soulja Boy Tellem f/ Sammie
17 D.O.A. (Death Of Auto-Tune) Jay-Z
18 Always Birdman & Lil Wayne f/ Mack Mane
19 Forever Drake f/ Lil Wayne, Kanye West, and
Eminem
20 Ice Cream Paint Job Dorrough
21 You Complete Me Keyshia Cole
22 I Invented Sex/ Say Aah Trey Songz
23 Regret Letoya f/ Ludacris
24 Throw It In The Bag Fabolous f/ The-Dream
25 5 Star Chick Remix Yo Gotti f/ Lil Boosie, Gucci Mane
& Trina, & Niki Minaj
26 Stanky Legg GS Boyz
27 I'm Good Clipse f/ Pharrell
28 It Kills Me Melanie Fiona
29 Last Chance Ginuwine
30 Swag Surfin Fast Life Yungstaz
31 If This Isn't Love Jennifer Hudson
32 Try Sleeping With
A Broken Heart Alicia Keys
33 I Need A Girl Trey Songz
34 Dead And Gone T.I. f/ Justin Timberlake
35 The One Mary J. Blige f/ Drake
36 Obsessed (Remix) Mariah Carey f/ Gucci Mane
37 I Can Transform Ya Chris Brown f/ Lil Wayne & Swizz Beatz
38 Ego (Remix) Beyonce' (Sasha Fierce) f/ Kanye West
39 Love, Sex & Magic Ciara f/ Justin Timberlake
40 You're A Jerk New Boyz
41 Walk That Walk Dorrough
42 Doesn't Mean Anything Alicia Keys
43 Baby By Me 50 Cent f/ Ne-Yo
44 My President Young Jeezy f/ Nas
45 Halle Berry (She Fine) Hurricane Chris f/ Superstar
46 Epiphany Chrisette Michele
47 Digital Girl Remix Jamie Foxx f/ Kanye West and Drake
48 Crawl Chris Brown
49 Better Believe It Lil Boosie f/ Young Jeezy and Webbie
50 So Special Mavado
51 Drop It Low Ester Dean f/ Chris Brown
52 Boyfriend #2 Pleasure P
53 Sweet Dreams Beyonce' (Sasha Fierce)
54 On The Ocean K'Jon
55 Under Pleasure P
56 Spotlight Gucci Mane f/ Usher
57 Money To Blow Birdman f/ Lil Wayne and Drake
58 Never Ever Ciara f/ Young Jeezy
59 Just A Kiss Mishon
60 God In Me Mary Mary f/ Kierra "Ki Ki" Sheard
61 All Of The Above Maino f/ T-Pain
62 Jumping (Out The Window) Ron Browz
63 Mad Ne-Yo
64 How It Was Supposed To Be Ryan Leslie
65 Thinkin About You Mario
66 Gangsta Luv Snoop Dogg f/ The-Dream
67 Bad Habits Maxwell
68 Trick'n Mullage
69 Break Up To Make Up Jeremih
70 Tie Me Down New Boyz f/ Ray J
71 Walking On The Moon The-Dream f/ Kanye West
72 I Get In Omarion f. Gucci Mane
73 Just Like Me Jamie Foxx f/ T.I.
74 Give It To Me Right Melanie Fiona
75 Buy You A Round (Up & Down) Verse Simmonds
76 Chillin Wale f/ Lady GaGa
77 Imma Put It On Her Day 26 f/ Yung Joc and Diddy
78 It's Yours J. Holiday
79 Halo Beyonce'
80 Slow Dance Keri Hilson
81 We Made You Eminem
82 Freeze T-Pain f/ Chris Brown
83 Do The Ricky Bobby B-Hamp
84 Downloaded Lil Kim f/ T-Pain and Charlie Wilson
85 Right Round Flo Rida
86 Arab Money Remix Busta Rhymes f/ Diddy, Ron Browz,
Swizz Beatz, & Akon
87 Ain't I Yung L.A. f/ Young Dro & T.I.
88 Lion, Tigers, & Bears Jazmine Sullivan
89 Imma Star Jeremih
90 Why R U Amerie
91 Amazing Kanye West f/ Young Jeezy
92 Number One R. Kelly f/ Keri Hilson
93 In Dis Club Pretty Ricky
94 Dancin On Me Webstar & Jim Jones f/ Juelz Santana
95 Chocolate High India.Arie f/ Musiq
96 Fresh 6 Tre G
97 Respect My Conglomerate Busta Rhymes f/ Jadakiss & Lil Wayne
98 Everything, Everyday,
Everywhere Fabolous f/ Keri Hilson
99 Video Phone Beyonce'
100 Million Dollar Bill Whitney Houston
For more details, viewers can log onto BET.com.
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